The Seattle Mariners (74-58) and the Cleveland Guardians (68-62) play the middle game of a 3-game set Saturday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mariners lead series 4-1
The Mariners picked up where they left off in Seattle. This team took 3 of 4 games from the Guardians at T-Mobile Park last weekend, and Seattle won 6-1 in Friday’s series opener to avenge a loss to RHP Zach Plesac last weekend.
The Guardians have had a lot of difficulty plating runs, going for a total of just 13 runs in the past 8 games. Cleveland has won just 2 of its outings during that stretch of awful offensive performances.
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Mariners at Guardians projected starters
LHP Robbie Ray vs. RHP Xzavion Curry
Ray (11-8, 3.58 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 155 2/3 IP.
- Is just 5-5 with a 5.25 ERA and .262 opponent batting average across 61 2/3 IP over 11 road starts
- Twirled 7 scoreless IP with just 3 H, 0 BB and 7 K in a 4-0 win over the Guardians last time out Sunday in Seattle
Curry allowed 3 ER and 8 H across 5 IP with 1 BB and 3 K in a no-decision in his Major League debut against the Tigers Aug. 15.
- Registered an 8-4 record, 4.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 108 IP in 19 starts and 2 relief appearances at Double-A and Triple-A this season
Mariners at Guardians odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:42 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Mariners -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Guardians +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+102) | Guardians +1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Mariners at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
Mariners 6, Guardians 3
Money line
The MARINERS (-165) are moderate favorites and a strong play over the tumbling Guardians. Seattle has won 4 of the 5 meetings this season, and it is catching Cleveland at a perfect time. The Guardians have struggled to score lately, and they won’t get back on track with a rookie making just his 2nd career start.
Run line/Against the spread
The MARINERS -1.5 (+102) are worth playing on the run line. All 5 wins during Seattle’s 5-game win streak have come by 2 or more runs. In addition, the M’s have won 3 of 4 games against the Guardians by 2 or more runs, too.
Over/Under
OVER 7.5 (-122) is worth a look as the Mariners will try to keep the offense rolling. They have 3 or more runs in 8 straight games and are averaging 6.2 runs per game during their 5-game win streak. While the Guardians are struggling to score runs, they should be able to at least plate a few runs of offense together to help get this over the finish line.
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